Physician (Primary Care)

Job Title

Incumbent serves in primary care medicine service as an ambulatory care physician/provider for patients who require care within the assigned clinic structure within the Department.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized

Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The incumbent is responsible for the management of patients to include examination, medical care management, coordination of consultation, referral of patients, development and operation of quality assurance and utilization programs including peer reviews, community clinic physicians and services and physicians in Bay Pines Healthcare System Services. Coordinates preventive health care needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound medical practice.

Measurement of clinical performance is based upon quality reviews, completion of clinical reminders in CPRS, participation in medical center committees, and other methods. An active knowledge of the patient care processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Healthcare System and its clinics is maintained. An essential element is active knowledge of the medical records system (CPRS). This shall include using the computerized medical record system for progress notes, orders, and medical record review and completion of such records in a complete and timely manner. The incumbent shall have knowledge of and abide by Healthcare System Bylaws, VHA Rules and Regulations and have a familiarization with existing VA specific clinical guidelines.

Physicians have a responsibility to accommodate patient's emergent needs. Phone calls, administrative form completion and other patient requests are to be completed in a timely manner - in most cases within one week. Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA), Students and Residents may be part of the physician responsibility. This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report, which summarizes the clinical performance of the individual(s) supervised. This includes review of medical records, patient care, drug prescribing, and consultation requests. All new patients and any patient with significant change in clinical status should be reviewed between PA, Student, Resident, and physician.

The incumbent is directly responsible to the Service Chief of Primary Care at the Bay Pines VAMC. The physician will work collaboratively and under the direction of their assigned Section Chief. Administrative assignments may be assigned by the Section Chief or self-generated. Work is reviewed for timely delivery of health evaluative services and high-quality exams consistent with standardized practices. Physicians will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and functions as a team member. Physicians will be active in the management of the primary care profiles to ensure appropriate timeliness of care and continuity of care including maintenance of health and treatment of illness.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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